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"Cienfuegos is the city that I like the most", Benny More. One of the most outstanding musicians when he referred to the various possibilities of the City. Cienfuegos known as the Pearl of the South, it was founded in 1819 with the name of Villa Fernandina de Jagua. Located in the south center of the island of Cuba, it is youngest and beautiful citie. Perfect rectilinear route of its streets and a well-preserved historical center is a special attraction of Cienfuegos. Also distinguished by the majesty of the buildings made following the French palace where neoclassic eclectic combine perfect harmony. The Cienfuegos Bay it considered one of the best bay in the world, at the same time it's important trading port with ideal conditions for regattas, and fishing activities. ![]() Tours from Cienfuegos, obtained at the any Hotel's tourist bureau: - Excursion Montanas El Nicho. - Visit to Botanical Garden. - Excursion to Trinidad City. Dance at night at one of two popular discotheque, the best disco club "Benny More" .
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Pearl of the South! population about 150 000, located on the southern coast of Cuba on the Caribbean Sea, 250 km east from Havana, this area embraces one of the most beautiful bays, Jagua a former site of Indian settlements and stalking grounds for pirates and corsairs. Supermodel Naomi Campbell surprise visit to Cienfuegos - News!Cienfuegos, one of the chief seaports of Cuba, is a center of the sugar trade also coffee and tobacco. Near the entrance to the Bahia de Cienfuegos is Castillo de Jagua, a fortress erected in the 1740s for protection against Caribbean pirates. ![]() Cienfuegos Bay French settlers from Louisiana founded the city in 1819. Cienfuegos, the capital of Cienfuegos province, is surrounded by one of the most picturesque and fertile regions in Cuba. While sugarcane is the chief crop, local farmers grow coffee. Former palace which at one time was a casino and is now a restaurant and gift shop. Situated in Punta Gorda on end of the city main avenue toward end of the Cienfuegos coast. The Ballet Place with his peculiar architecture diverse structural and ornamental styles, among them the Mohammedan Art. In the Palacio de Valle is a stylish restaurant, you listen piano music when you enjoy seafood. Live salsa, every Saturday night. Cienfuegos has number of nice parks, cafe bars and restaurants you can visit. The biggest Park Marti located close to city center; you will enjoy stay in this park and drink Cuban coffee in cafe bar or drink Cuban special Mochito at the wine bar. Visit city museum, and interesting colonial style, Tomas Terry theater. The Theatre has its own symphonic orchestra, enjoy an excellent concert at the Parque Marti given by a folk singer from Havana with his backup band. Make long walk along spectacular seacoast avenue, you can also take ferry across the bay to the castle " Castillo de Jagua" surrounded by beautiful rocky shore. Takes about one hour to cross the Jagua Bay on local ferry. For about $ 10 per person you can charter a motor yacht from Marina Puertosol, located near the hotel Jagua. City has very pleasant easy atmosphere and is safe for tourist with remarkable friendly people. Interesting colonial architecture, a lot of palms, exotic old trees and churches gives Cienfuegos its historic beauty. Also, don't miss a trip to the historic city of Trinidad, one of the seven original cities of Cuba. Four stars Hotel Jagua named after one of Cuba's most beautiful colonial fortresses, erected over the Cienfuegos Bay operated by Gran Caribe offers comfortable accommodation. For CUC 25 per night you can rent a room in private house. ![]() About 15 km from the city is the all-inclusive beachfront vacation resorts, " Rancho Luna" and " Faro Luna". To stay in this hotel you have to buy a vacation package with charter flight from Canada. Air charters from Toronto and Montreal. Rent free: catamaran, water bicycle, kayak and snoring equipment. Horse back raiding and scuba diving free lesson. Shallow coral and a good variety of marine life to explore, coupled excellent visibility, makes for excellent diving. Horse back raiding on the beach - Finca de Vega beach. |
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